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Previous part: Introduction Inside of a tent on Mina – the main camp site for Hajj Why? “Why would a person go for Hajj?” It’s a simple question, and if you didn’t know enough about Hajj – or have a deep emotional attachment to it – you may struggle to…
With the month of Ramadaan just complete, the next major season of spiritual upliftment is the Hajj – which is now just 2 months away. The fasting of Ramadaan was meant to build up our taqwa, but for those blessed to be performing the pilgrimage this year, that taqwa takes on an added significance. Hajj itself … More Hajj Chronicles revisited
Solitude. Seclusion. Divorce from the stresses and rigours of life, with an escape to the true reality of existence. Moments that are so rare, yet so precious. Moments that you need to force yourself into, because if you don’t push for them, you simply won’t get them. I speak, here, of i’tikaaf – the voluntary seclusion in … More My precious
The last third of Ramadaan is almost upon us, and if you’re like me, you haven’t really hit the highs of the month yet. Personally, it’s been another low-key Ramadaan (as is the standard in recent years) – with only fleeting moments of inspiration and spiritual highs. Personal circumstances have engulfed me – in this … More Ramadaan hope for the underachiever
This blog has been alive for 10 years now. 120 months. 3650 days. That’s a looong time, but to me it feels even longer – given the major life milestones that have occurred in the last decade. It all started on 2nd June 2006, when I published my first blog post – a simple collection … More A decade of blogging
With Ramadan almost here, it’s a good time (even if a bit late) to start planning how we’ll spend the month. In the video below, brother Nouman Ali Khan gives some critical advice for preparing. Even if you’re not able to follow it all, try to implement some of it. Also on the topic, here … More Ramadaan 2016: Get into the spirit
It’s been a challenging period of late, with illness, stress, and the burdens of life weighing heavily on me. I’m not complaining, though, because my struggles are miniscule in comparison to millions of others on this planet. People who suffer and persevere through the most cruel of circumstances, day after day. As a resident on … More Vicissitudes of life
Apologies for the poor quality of pictures. I realise I need a phone with a much better camera, so…donations are most welcome 😉 PS: I’ve updated the look of this blog…for the first time in over 7 years! Let me know what you think of the new theme.
This is a follow-up that’s long overdue. It’s almost 2 years now since I published part 1 – which was a look back on some of the more creative posts on this blog over its history. I’d intended to do the follow-up a few months later, but like so many things in life, it never … More Let it flow (part 2)
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